In addition to overseeing the needs of day-to-day home care, our Aging Life Care Managers can assist in the following areas:
HOUSING
Help families evaluate and select the appropriate level of housing or residential option, from aging in place to assisted living facilities.
HOME CARE SERVICES
Determine the types of services that are right for a client and assist the family to engage and monitor those services.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Attend doctor appointments with client; facilitate communication between doctor, client, and family; and, if appropriate, monitor the client’s adherence to medical orders and instructions.
COMMUNICATION
Keep family members and professionals informed as to the well-being and changing needs of the client.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Facilitate opportunities for and encourage the client to engage in social, recreational, or cultural activities that enrich the quality of life.
LEGAL
Refer client to or consult with an elder law attorney; provide expert opinion for courts in determining level of care.
FINANCIAL
Ensure clients have their financial affairs in order, and consult with CPA, fiduciary, financial advisor, and/or Power of Attorney as needed.
ENTITLEMENTS
Provide information on federal and state entitlements; connect families to local programs.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Monitor the client at home; recommend technologies to add to security or safety; observe changes and potential risks of exploitation or elder abuse.
LONG-DISTANCE CARE
Coordinate the care of a loved one for families that live at a distance. This includes preparing a customized care plan after a comprehensive assessment and modifying the plan as circumstances change. Our dedicated team provides crisis management during emergencies. We can also identify and engage local, cost-effective resources.